We serve delicious food and drink in a very special place: The Refectory at St Davids is the end-product of a stunning restoration of the ruined cloisters at the famous Cathedral.

Fitted in the medieval grade 1 listed St Mary's Hall, The Refectory uses interior fittings that are unashamedly modern, including a remarkable raised mezzanine level set away from the walls on slanted legs, which offers wonderful views through huge arched windows. The result is a welcoming space where visitors can sit and gaze out at the stunning cathedral, contemplate the secluded gardens or admire the newly renovated cloisters.

The Dean and Chapter have been planning the creation of The Refectory for many years. and have long wanted to respond to the increasing pressures on the cathedral brought about by the large numbers of pilgrims, tourists and visitors.

In order to do this on a very cramped site, the only option was to seek to recover the spaces lost in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This meant the recreation of the destroyed fourteenth century cloisters, allowing the Dean and Chapter once again to link the Cathedral with St Mary's Hall and to provide much needed additional space. In addition to the Refectory, the Cloisters Project brought the magnificent new Treasury, and the bright, splendid two storey cloisters, which match the original 16th century blueprint. (You can hire the Cloisters rooms for your own use. See Contacts for more information.)

The Refectory opened for business in May 2006.

Bill Sewell, the director of the café has other cafés in London and Hereford including two in churches. His cafés specialise in fresh high quality homemade food served simply in beautiful places. (See Contacts for websites for Bill's other cafés.)

Bill is also the author of two books. Food From The Place Below, and Feasts From The Place Below, both of which can be purchased at The Refectory.